I think some of Brown's defenses of the historical accuracy in the last few years have been ridiculous. It is a fun read but for something with such a wide appeal its important not to blur the lines between fact and fiction because MANY will be misled.

It was interesting. A bit ridiculous, but interesting. As far as it being based in fact, if you do just a bit of research you go "oh, well, I guess not then" and move on with your life. Not a bad way to spend a weekend but I wouldn't base your entire world perspective on it.

I am still puzzled as to the uproar this book caused. The pseudo-religious rumours had been in the public domain for years, especially since 'The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail' was first published.

It's just a story.

i find this book to be very predictable and not very original ... well you have to give credit to the marketing team for though they really managed to sell and convince people on just pure hype....

It's Brown's ability to blur the line between truth and fiction that makes this book so interesting. There's just enough truth in it to make the reader wonder if the fiction/lies/conspiracy theories couldn't be true as well.

Well it's clearly not based on anything real, and even Holy Blood, Holy Grail (which Brown has very losely based Da Vinci Code on) is pure fabrication.

Interesting set of theories woven together as a story. Good read but I have to say some conjectures are just that. It is true, the templars existed, got rich, and got distroyed by the King of France and the Pope. Were they protecting a bloodline? Who knows! But the fact remains that after Jerusalem was sacked by Rome, the Twelve Tribes were whisked to the four winds. That some of them (the royalty) ended up in the South of France is not unthinkable. After all, ships could sail then too.

Although this book has caused quite an uproar, it should still be seen for what it is - fiction! It is an interesting read and the ideas of conspiracy and hidden secrets are quite intriguing. I'm sure we had all wondered what would happen if it turned out that one of Dan Brown's theories was actually true - but since that hasn't happened yet, we should all just relax. People should just enjoy the book and its colorful descriptions and not make a mountain out of a molehill. But then again, that's just my opinion.

All religions are based on pure fabrication as well. The book however is half true as far as history goes.

Rebekka - I wouldn't say that it isn't based on anything real or true, at all actually.Holy Blood, Holy Grail and The Da Vinci Code were both based on certain phenomena and interpretations of art that obviously exist(ed) (For example, DaVinci's Last Supper). Just because the interpretation isn't something you necessarily agree with doesn't make it invalid. Also, and maybe more to the point, I think the term "fabrication" is a tad much. It is a work of fiction this is true, but to say that it is pure fabrication denies all the links it has with "the real world" and more especially these aforementioned interpretations of art and various phenomena and systems of belief.

Anyways, just thought I'd clarify.
Thanks.